libsmi ☆

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Description:
Library to Access SMI MIB Information

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: snmp mib networking library c

Install: brew install libsmi

About:
Libsmi is a C library and set of tools designed to parse, navigate, and manage SMI (Structure of Management Information) and SMIng MIB modules. It provides a robust API for programmatic access to MIB definitions, enabling developers to integrate SNMP management capabilities into their applications. The library is widely used as a foundational component for network management tools and SNMP-based applications.

Key Features:

Comprehensive parser for SMIv1, SMIv2, and SMIng MIB modules
Programmatic API for C and command-line tools for inspection
Handles complex MIB dependencies and imports seamlessly
Supports both traditional SMI and newer SMIng definitions

Use Cases:

Building custom SNMP network management stations or applications
Validating and analyzing MIB files for correctness and dependencies
Generating code or documentation from MIB definitions

Alternatives:

net-snmp – Net-SNMP includes its own MIB parser, but Libsmi is often preferred as a dedicated, standalone library for robust MIB handling without the full SNMP suite overhead.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 9:10am		0	VERSION_BUMP	eb549e0d